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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Early 1900's Railway uniform?
« on: Sunday 03 November 13 22:28 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Roger, I just ordered it. 
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Early 1900's Railway uniform?
« on: Saturday 02 November 13 19:42 GMT (UK) »
Ahhh, now that sounds right. Now to find railway records!
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Early 1900's Railway uniform?
« on: Saturday 02 November 13 19:05 GMT (UK) »
Thank you Roger, I have only begun to scratch the surface of trying to locate any kind of railway information on him. I did notice on the 1911(thank you by the way, I went to ancestry and looked at the census and found him) census in pencil it appears to show the letters SETC but think its mistake . Wouldn't it have been more likely to be SECR railway for that region?
Lisa
Lisa
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Early 1900's Railway uniform?
« on: Saturday 02 November 13 18:10 GMT (UK) »
Thank you Roger!!! I wondered why I couldn't find him on the 1911. You are the best!
For information,though I can't quote details,I believe Thomas is mis-transcribed as Mashall in the major 1911 census databases.
Regards
Roger
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Early 1900's Railway uniform?
« on: Saturday 02 November 13 18:06 GMT (UK) »
No Coincidence, we are family. 
Hi,
I have tried to private message you but I dont have access
The birth certificate I have is for May (my mother) daughter of THOMAS SNASHALL and May Bell Bartlett (then the wife of T. Snashall) who were living at 66 Middle Walk, Whitstable. Thomas Snashalls profession - Railway Porter
My mothers birth was registered on 21.9.1912
Does this tie in with your research? The only thing is, there are no "middle names"showing on the birth certificateBUT!! it is a massive coincidence isnt it?!
Kind regards
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Early 1900's Railway uniform?
« on: Sunday 27 October 13 16:19 GMT (UK) »
Thanks dispair I will check it out!
There is a resemblance to the porter/signalman uniform depicted here from the Bluebell Railway in Sussex.The text suggests this was not unique to this railway.
http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/kingscote/history1.html
Regards
Roger
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Early 1900's Railway uniform?
« on: Sunday 27 October 13 00:10 BST (UK) »ConfusedGrandarog, the writing on the back is my father's handwriting. We knew him to be George but with research have determined that his name is really Thomas George Snashall father of William George Snashall )my great grandfather)As to why if the chap pictured is Thomas why does it say George father of William on the back
Hello,belowthe ducks, I will private message you. Always great to find family.
What a surprisethis is my grandfather Thomas Snashall. My maternal grandfather. Not only have I never been able to trace the Snashall familly, I now have for the first time ever, not only news but a photo too
I guess who ever wrote this about their gggrandfather - we must be related
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Early 1900's Railway uniform?
« on: Sunday 28 February 10 12:57 GMT (UK) »
Thank you km1971 and Henry 7. I will do a little more digging to find Ancestor, Issue 76 and to see what the S.E.R./S.E. & C.R. badge looks like.
Thank you everyone for offering your assistance on this one.
Thank you everyone for offering your assistance on this one.
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Early 1900's Railway uniform?
« on: Sunday 28 February 10 01:29 GMT (UK) »
Hey Pru, you are correct it is a Post card. As far as age I know that he lived to be 59 and died in 1926. Your guess is as good as mine as to how old he was in the photo. My guess would be at least 40's based on receding hairline and eyes...